YEARLY HIGH
379.1608 IQD
YEARLY LOW
325.3596 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.1794 IQD

2012 PLN to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 379.1608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 325.3596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.8011 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 344.6010 to the December average rate of 372.8144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 379.1608 was down 14.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 445.2160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,583,216 IQD
2011 Average 7,941,276 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 6,507,193 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,076,022.81 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

376.1800
335.7933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 356.5027, compared to 359.8561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 356.5027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.8561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 40.6134 IQD (High: 369.2216 / Low: 328.6082). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3746 IQD (High: 357.4168 / Low: 348.0422).

May Spread (Volatile) ±40.6134
August Spread (Stable) ±9.3746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 18.8759 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.8759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 372.8144) against the same month in 2011 (average: 343.9720), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8424 (+8.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 372.8144
2011 Avg (December) 343.9720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 363.6565 330.9238 344.6010
February 378.7706 359.0349 368.2643
March 376.3084 365.8943 372.2643
April 374.2433 362.7074 366.8017
May 369.2216 328.6082 347.9258
June 348.0419 325.3596 339.1588
July 347.8652 333.7996 342.1507
August 357.4168 348.0422 352.7551
September 376.0073 348.2385 362.5564
October 372.0640 361.6085 367.7375
November 369.1962 353.9193 361.1224
December 379.1608 365.1534 372.8144